Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 43 of 80)
- 20 September 2019 Trim carried
That Meath County Council considers, at least, the temporary instatement of a school warden at Kildalkey N.S. until such time as the issue in relation to the pedestrian crossing at the school is resolved and also the reinstatement of the warden at Dangan N.S. until alternative arrangements can be made.
- 7 October 2019 not recorded
In view of the level of expenditure, from both the capital and revenue budgets, expended by Meath County Council on its housing stock, this Council supports the deployment of additional resources specifically to visit and inspect the MCC owned housing stock and HAP/RAS funded properties.
- 7 October 2019 deferred
That Meath County Council will develop and publish a Traffic Calming Policy aimed at: - Incorporating traffic-calming measures, as appropriate, at planning and design stage of any new schemes - Introducing an appraisal system for traffic calming on existing roads and estates - Introducing a prioritisation and scheme design and selection system for traffic calming schemes on existing roads and estates - Introducing a Central Database and an annual works programme for Traffic Calming Schemes.
- 7 October 2019 deferred
In the interest of fairness & transparency, the Meath County Council housing allocation list will be numbered. If necessary, separate lists will be numbered to include family unit types, health need, Disability and so on as appropriate.
- 7 October 2019 not recorded
That Meath County Council reviews its procurement policies and procedure for works, goods and services; that do not exceed the thresholds as set down by the Public Contracts Directive (2014/24/EU). And that in doing so seeks to review our present weighting scheme for works, goods and services to enhance the procurement processes so that it brings greater benefits for our local economy and in social and environmental terms. And in carrying out this review, a report is brought back to members outlining specific opportunities where the procurement policies and/or procedures can or have been changed to achieve this.
- 7 October 2019 carried
That Meath County Council, in a gesture of solidarity with communities along the border, support the call of the Border Communities Against Brexit (BCAB) campaign group to hold a National evening of solidarity on October 16th by lighting up a key public building in each of the six Municipal Districts in County Meath in Yellow, the colours of BCAB.
- 7 October 2019 carried
That Meath County Council lights up all council buildings yellow in solidarity with the Border Communities Against Brexit.
- 7 October 2019 not recorded
Given that retail leakage outside the county, internet shopping and the high costs of utilities, insurance and overheads are making it difficult for retail to survive in Meath, that Meath County Council research the feasibility of a Meath Retail Loyalty Card to strengthen the retail sector in Meath. If the project is feasible and has the buy in of the retail sector that Meath County Council develop and facilitate the operation of the Meath Retail Loyalty Card.
- 7 October 2019 carried
The Meath County Council invites Bus Éireann and the NTA to meet with interested Councillors to discuss the transport crisis in Meath affecting commuters and people living in the towns and villages around the county.
- 7 October 2019 carried
In regard to the proposed EU law that would ban the use of lead in shooting and fishing, making over 100,000 shotguns in Ireland obsolete, we call on the government to initiate a robust consultation process with all affected parties including game clubs, farming bodies and conservation organisations before proceeding to support any EU proposals in this regard or enacting any legislation at domestic level.
- 7 October 2019 carried
That Meath County Council recognises and appreciates the service its local knackeries provide, particularly in terms of environmental and health protection, and it calls on the Minister for Agriculture to meaningfully engage with service providers to ensure their future viability.
- 7 October 2019 withdrawn
That Meath County Council is appalled by the current lack of funding for Home Help in Meath and it calls on the Minister for Health to act immediately to rectify the matter.
- 7 October 2019 carried
That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to fund the Local Property Tax equalization fund (20%) from central government and allow Local Authorities access to 100% LPT funding raised locally.
- 7 October 2019 carried
That Meath County Council writes to the Minister of Housing, Planning & Local Government to release without delay the report of the Baseline Review Group, a group established in May 2018 by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to review the Local Property Tax baseline funding of local authorities, and which this council fed into, and which has been completed since early this year.
- 7 October 2019 carried
That Meath County Council writes to the Minister of the Environment, to demand that he increase the proposed number of electric car charging points throughout the county and throughout the country. At present, the Minister proposes that there will be an additional 1,000 new electric car charging points throughout the country over the next five years which equates to less than 10 per county each year.
- 15 October 2019 Ashbourne carried
Confirmation of minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on, 10th September, 2019.
- 15 October 2019 Ashbourne carried
To receive details of the allocations under the Community Amenity Project Scheme 2019 and if in agreement, recommend to the full Council of Meath County Council for approval.
- 15 October 2019 Ashbourne carried
To request the reduction of the speed limit on the R152, outside Cushinstown N.S, from the current limit of 60km/h to 50km/h. This is to enhance the local area for residents, try to encourage walking and cycling to school and reduce the potential of a serious incident or death.
- 16 October 2019 Ratoath carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 11th September, 2019 be confirmed.
- 16 October 2019 Ratoath carried
To receive the Chief Executive’s Report in accordance with Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000–2018 and Part VIII of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001–2018 on the proposed road improvement and realignment works at the Kilbride road (L-1007) junction with the R125 Ratoath/Ashbourne Road in the townlands of Raystown, Tankardstown and Ratoath (P8/19008).
- 16 October 2019 Ratoath carried
That the recommendations under the Community Amenity Project Scheme 2019 be agreed and recommended to the full Council of Meath County Council for approval.
- 17 October 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried
To call on Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, to designate R132 as a national road.
- 17 October 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried
The elected members of Laytown-Bettystown municipal district call on Meath County Council to cease all progression on the proposed housing development at Staleen, Donore, (including placing the proposed development on e-tenders or seeking tenders through any other method), until such time as the majority of Laytown-Bettystown Councillors vote in favour of the proposed plan.
- 21 October 2019 Kells carried
Confirmation of minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on 16th September, 2019.
- 21 October 2019 Kells carried
To consider taking in charge of the following and the making of a declaration that the roads within the developments shall be public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2018: Rochford Hall Housing Estate, Kells.
- 21 October 2019 Kells carried
To consider taking in charge of the following and the making of a declaration that the roads within the developments shall be public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2018: Curragh Park Housing Estate, Carlanstown.
- 21 October 2019 Kells carried
To receive details of the allocations under the Community Amenity Project Scheme 2019 and if in agreement, recommend to the full Council of Meath County Council for approval.
- 21 October 2019 Kells carried
To consider a proposal by Meath Archaeological & Historical Society to erect a commemorative plaque at Kells Heritage Centre.
- 21 October 2019 Kells carried
To reflect the number of serious accidents at the Ballaly in Drumbaragh, the Council will seek funding to stagger the crossroads and as an interim measure the Council will do minor works including rumble strips, reduce speed signage and more appropriate signage placement.
- 23 October 2019 Navan carried
That Meath County Council installs a pedestrian crossing alongside the Town Hall and opposite the service entrance to the new Prosper Meath Centre to ensure the safety of service users accessing the Prosper Meath Centre and members of the wider community crossing from the car park on Abbey Road.
- 23 October 2019 Navan carried
That Meath County Council, acting on the advice of the Beaufort College Parents Council, installs a lighted pedestrian crossing on the Trim Road side of the entrance to the Navan Enterprise Centre to ensure the safety of students and members of the wider community crossing the road there.
- 23 October 2019 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District would introduce a painting enhancement scheme to provide grants for upgrading shop fronts in an effort to make the town look more welcoming. I suggest this scheme be in place for Spring 2020.
- 23 October 2019 Navan carried
I call on Navan Municipal District to erect yellow box markings at Carne Hill estate where residents experience difficulty exiting onto the Old Johnstown Road, particularly at early morning school times.
- 23 October 2019 Navan not recorded
I am calling on Meath County Council to buy the woodland area along Metges Road in Johnstown in order to provide a "Woodland Playground" for the residents of the community, if it should become available.
- 23 October 2019 Navan carried
Calling on this Council to erect barrier on the front of entrance to St. Finian’s Terrace
- 23 October 2019 Navan carried
Calling on this Council to erect safety measures at the entrance to Blackwater Park at Rathholdren Road.
- 4 November 2019 not carried
The elected members of Laytown-Bettystown Municipal District call on Meath County Council to cease all progression of the proposed council house development at Staleen, Donore (including not placing the proposed development on e-tenders or seeking tender by any other method), until such time as a majority of the Laytown-Bettystown County Councillors vote in favour of a proposed plan.
- 4 November 2019 deferred
To call on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, to designate the R132 as a national road.
- 4 November 2019 not recorded
That Meath County Council undertakes to ensure that all new public buildings when designed – with particular attention paid to sanitary facilities – incorporate a Universal Design approach so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. Furthermore, that Meath County Council encourages all entities that receive funding from Meath County Council for the construction and/or refurbishment of facilities open to the public, consider a Universal Design approach.
- 4 November 2019 not recorded
That Meath County Council investigate the feasibility of recycling stair lifts in appropriate circumstances.
- 4 November 2019 deferred
Following the unanimous passing of my motion in 2015, I call on Meath County Council to follow through as soon as practicably possible to introduce "bye laws on the prohibition of consumption of intoxicating liquor on roads and public places."
- 4 November 2019 not recorded
That Meath County Council use opportunities available to it to encourage the public to take the flu jab as well as other recommended vaccines for the overall health of our older people, those that are pregnant, young children, teenagers and those with compromised immune systems.
- 4 November 2019 carried
That this Council would write to the Garda Commissioner expressing its dissatisfaction at the announcement that the new Garda Divisional Headquarters is not to be located in County Meath, following the recently announced merger of the Meath and Westmeath Garda divisions; in spite of the larger population in this County. That this Council would also seek a full, written description of the proposed resourcing plan and organisational structure on a district by district basis for County Meath. That the Council would further impress upon the Commissioner the need for increased visibility and resourcing on the ground in County Meath in line with population growth; such as in South County Meath, and the need to invest significantly in the physical resources available to an Garda Síochána across the County.
- 4 November 2019 not recorded
That this Council would write to the NTA inviting them to attend a meeting of the Council to discuss a range of issues relating to transport in the County, including the bus network and the Navan Rail Link.
- 4 November 2019 carried
In order to better inform the ongoing review of the Meath County Development Plan, and recognising 1) the implications of the provisions of national and regional strategies on rural one-off housing, 2) the related restrictions to be provided on those seeking planning permission in rural areas, and 3) the potential impact that this will have on rural areas, including Gaeltacht areas, in Meath; that this Council will write to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government for an urgent update on the local planning implications of the 'Flemish Decree' judgement by the European Court of Justice.
- 12 November 2019 Ashbourne carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15th October, 2019 be confirmed.
- 12 November 2019 Ashbourne carried
That the minutes of the Special Finance Meeting held on 6th November, 2019 be confirmed.
- 13 November 2019 Ratoath carried
That Meath County Council calls on Transport Infrastructure Ireland to address the defective surface on the Dunboyne Bypass as a matter of urgency. This road was built as part of the M3 Project.
- 13 November 2019 Ratoath carried
I call on Meath County Council, to write to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Eurolink Motorway Operations (M3) Ltd requesting emergency funding for works to reinstate deformation in the carriageway line on the R157 Dunboyne Bypass. This is a key corridor for the economic development of County Meath.
- 13 November 2019 Ratoath carried
I call on Meath County Council, to write to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, BusConnects and the National Transport Authority requesting that they relocate the proposed BusConnects Blanchardstown hub away from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. This should be located at a more appropriate traffic free location such as Blanchardstown Hospital grounds / interchange or Navan Road Parkway Train Station.